The World Institute on Disability, WID, advances the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities. Founded by disabled activists Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, and Joan Leon and based in the US since 1983, WID is one of the first research…
Why Black Disabled History Matters
By Dikko Yusuf Black disabled history is an aspect of Black history, which informs world history. Black History Month is officially celebrated every year in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the UK. During this month, we celebrate the achievements of…
Celebrating Ed Roberts Day With A Special Message From WID Co-Founder, Judy Heumann
My name is Judy Heumann, and I’m a proud co-founder of the World Institute on Disability (WID). It’s hard to believe that WID is 40 years old. As I think about WID’s future, I harken back to the early days…
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WID’s Executive Director & CEO Reflects on WID’s Accomplishments in 2022
by Marcie Roth As 2022 comes to close, I find myself reflecting on a challenging year balanced by measurable progress, growth, and collaboration. With each success, each milestone achieved, I am motivated by disability leaders coming together in a growing…
The Adjustable Table: International Disability Justice Transcripts
The Adjustable Table, Episode Four: International Disability Justice. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone and welcome to The Adjustable Table, a four-part video series created to raise awareness and conduct conversations around disability rights and disability justice. My…
Subminimum Wage: What It Is, Why It’s Unjust, and Why It Needs to End
By Kate Anderson Many are familiar with the push to increase the United States federal minimum wage above $7.25. However, most are unaware of an 84-year-old law that allows businesses to pay disabled workers just pennies for each hour of…
Site Glossary
Site Glossary As part of our commitment to accessibility, we have prioritized plain language and added a glossary for our site that includes definitions of all terms of art, jargon, and other potentially confusing language used on our website. Glossary…
What’s Up WID: Eli Clare Transcripts
Ashley Inkumsah: Hello, everyone, and welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the global disability community. If you’re new here, I’m your host, Ashley Inkumsah. I’m excited to share…